Downtown LA’s Historic Core is a story of contrasts. Next to yesteryear’s aging nickelodeons it’s no surprise to find a bustling boutique hotel, or to uncover a vegan-vending pizza stand among stalls of parked vehicles. It’s as if layers of the city’s history converge at its heart, creating a harmonious discord that excites, delights, and surprises just like its quivering quakes. Every nook and cranny must be explored to fully apprehend the mysteries and marvels that lie along the fault lines of this city’s teeming streets.
A pizza stall located in the middle of a generic downtown parking lot, perfect for late night eats.
The tenor of Aesop’s quietly alluring brand reaches you before even stepping foot inside. Neatly sitting at the entrance like an inanimate greeter are brown glass bottles full of lotions and elixirs, inviting each passer-by to partake mid-commute. A neat detail to compliment the shop’s sparse interior, outlined by large paper tubes that form the backbone of the retail display. Take a moment to sift through luxurious scents like mandarin rind and parsley seed, and perhaps take home a potion or two for personal use.
